Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Canon Powershot SX10 IS and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Powershot SX10 IS.
November 2008
(83%)
52 Reviews
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Users
(89%)
17 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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TestSeek's Expert Reviews Summary
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On a first glance, the Can9on Powershot SX10 IS appears as a complex or sophisticated piece of equipment. With a 20x optical zoom, a 10 megapixel sensor, and a 2.5 inch flipout LCD twirl screen, it is a perfect choice for most photographers. It has an AA battery system, stereo quality sound for movies and an expressive screen. The SX10 IS gives a much wider and lengthier shot with a 28-560mm range installed. It also has a DIGIC 4 processor with a H.246 codec for video storage.
The camera also consists of a face-recognition software with an extra self-timer option which makes use of the face-detection while focusing is done. Shadowy images can be recreated using an enhanced i-Contrast feature which is enabled in the SX10 IS. The shutter-lag is very slight, with a receptive zoom system; and saving high resolution images takes below one second.
The editors liked
DSLR style handling and structure
User friendly interface
Easy to use manual controlling system
20x optical zoom capability
Fast and silent USM motors.
The editors didn't like
Poor battery life
Bulkier than others in its range
Not very compact
Lack of HD movies.
TestSeek's Conclusion
The Canon Powershot SX10 IS is not equipped to handle a through professional shooting set. It does not have an imager capable of high contrast issues, which leads to blowouts very often. It can be concluded that this is a camera purely for amateurs, and for those who do not feel that image resolution is the only thing that matters.
Abstract: Last September, Canon announced two new 10-megapixel PowerShot SX-series digicams: the SX1 IS and the SX10 IS. The PowerShot SX10 IS has many of the features of the SX1 IS model (which we have already reviewed) but uses a CCD sensor instead of a CMOS c...
Electronic viewfinder lacks detail and precision, Average battery life, Tends to overexpose shots
With a huge 20x optical zoom, the SX10 will win over those photographers who dont want the bulk of a dSLR but like the flexibility of different lens lengths. The electronic viewfinder and lacklustre LCD screen detract from the overall package though....
A fair bit of chromatic aberration, colours a little too strongly saturated
Another impressive entry into the mega-zoom market, Canon’s PowerShot SX10 IS captures good if not incredible snaps and offers a huge wide-angle zoom lens along with manual features. It’s a compelling option for more experienced users. ...
Abstract: This isn't the most unique digital camera on the market, but it has many of the features customary on next-gen digital cameras, like image stabilization, face detection and intelligent contrast correction. Of course, its most exclusive features are its 20...
Abstract: If a full DSLR unit is either out of your pocket or out of your skill set then the next best thing is something like this Power Shot SX10 is. It outwardly looks like a DSLR and has superb 20x zoom on it’s built in lens....
Step up to semipro level with Canons SX10 IS in comfort and style, offering a full feature set as well as full manual control when the user is experienced enough to tackle it. ...
20x zoom with excellent stabilizer, macro mode 0 cm, Very responsive (particularly the autofocus), Good image quality (photo and video), Rotating LCD screen and manual modes, 4x AA batteries / rechargeables
Poor viewfinder and screen a bit small, No Raw format, No 16:9 mode, nor HDMI socket, Weak burst at 1.5 i/s
Abstract: In much the same way that Canon's G-series has for many years set the benchmark for high-end compacts, the S-series has, since its introduction in 2004, set the standard for super-zoom bridge cameras. The last model in the series was the S5 IS, launched i...
Abstract: Canon’s SX10 IS packs a 10Mp sensor and first looks are impressive with its black and grey, two-toned finish. The 20x optical zoom on the Canon Powershot SX10 IS has a focal length range of 28-560mm – equal to Sony’s HX1, but unlike Sony, Canon offers ...
